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Discord Nitro is actually worth it now, and it's all thanks to this new partnership with Xbox

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  • Discord has announced its Nitro subscription service will now include Xbox Game Pass
  • The new starter edition will include access to 50+ games and 10 hours of cloud gaming
  • All of Nitro's benefits will also be available alongside Game Pass at no extra cost

Discord has been at the center of controversy in 2026, due to its push for global age verification on the social platform, but its latest move may win some users over.

In a new blog post, Discord announced that its Nitro subscription will now include the new Xbox Game Pass starter edition membership, at no extra cost, allowing users to enjoy the benefits of Nitro's high-quality streaming capabilities and customization, alongside access to 50+ games via Game Pass.

This comes after it was effectively leaked earlier in April, serving as one of the big moves from Xbox under the helm of new CEO,...

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